I ALSO NEED HELP !!

[georgianred]

I have been reading quite a few posts, and now am wondering what I can do to make going through detox easier.  I have been tapering for almost a month now, and am down to 2 Tramadol 2-3 times a day now from a very large and extensive habit ranging from Vic's to Klonopin, and Xanax, and Soma etc.  I am feeling okay about the tapering but my life still revolves around the pills, as hubby is issuing the meds to me now as I don't trust myself, but I still ensure I get something in my system, before withdrawals would occur, and I am very scared because I was taking at least 1-2 Vic's per day and this was day one off those to plain Tramadol all day long.  Anyhow, I am going in for detox on Wednesday and they said they don't give any reform medications whatever that means, but they will give Librium if needed or a muscle relaxer.  They will also administer my Lithium for Bi-Polar and my Sinemet for Restless Legs, so I'm told I should be okay since I have meds that would help with the withdrawal effects.  What am I looking at happening for 3 days, and also I am going to contact my Primary Physician before going into Detox and explain the situation and see if he will give me a prescription for medication following detox to help ease things, what would the best medication be that he could prescribe to ensure a complete and full recovery once my treatment is complete.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  

[GA Guy]

Please, consider every other option before taking methadone. The withdrawals from it can be 10 times worse than the Vicodin withdrawals. Methadone is a street you'd be best not to go down.

[georgianred]

So it's not best to take methadone? That's all I've heard from people around here, and I know through the outpatient rehab following detox they issue you methadone but you have to go to the clinic every single day for 7 weeks.  Too much work there, I don't want to be dependent on anything if I can help it.  Thank you, I'll ask for the Clonidine.

[GA Guy]

The best non addictive medicine that truly helps with withdrawal symptoms is clonidine. It's a BP medication that lowers your BP and makes many of the wd symptoms much less severe.

[georgianred]

Thanks Bridget, I need all the support I can get right now.  I am going into this whole-heartedly.  I want to ensure a full recovery, and I have lots of support from family and friends who want to see me succeed.  

[Bridget123]

Not sure what that medication would be but congradulations on making your plan and following through- best wishes